Didier Deschamps was marking his 79th game in charge of the team. This record is level with Raymond Domenech's. Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris and were kept on the bench with Kylian Mbappe coming on later.

Deschamps' six changes contributed to a lack of cohesion that prevented France from ending the group stage with maximum points for the first time since they won the tournament in 1998. Griezmann struggled to link up front with partner Giroud throughout the game.